Visual Merchandiser - Stikland at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Visual Display Design: Conceptualize and create visually appealing merchandise displays that effectively showcase products and attract customer attention across all Medirite Plus stores. Source props, materials, and accessories necessary for the displays.
• Budget Management: Provide input into the budgeting process and diligently track budgets related to visual merchandising initiatives.
• Store Layout Optimization: Collaborate with the core Medirite team and store management to optimize product layout, ensuring an efficient and engaging shopping experience for customers.
• Window Display Creation: Develop captivating window displays that convey the store’s theme, highlight promotions, and entice potential customers.
• Product Placement Strategy: Ensure merchandise is strategically placed to maximize visibility, accessibility, and overall aesthetic appeal.
• Signage and Graphics: Design and place signage and point-of-sale materials that communicate product information, pricing, and promotional messages.
• Seasonal Themes Implementation: Create and implement seasonal and thematic displays to coincide with holidays, special events, and seasonal changes.
• Inventory Coordination: Collaborate with Buyers and Store Management to ensure displays accurately represent available stock and develop action plans for overstocks.
• Visual Merchandising Guidelines: Develop and maintain visual merchandising guidelines for the store, and provide training to store staff on visual standards.
• Market Research and Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor displays, and customer preferences to continually update and improve visual merchandising strategies.
• Customer Engagement: Observe customer reactions to displays, gather feedback, and make adjustments to enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Store Management teams to align visual merchandising strategies with overall business goals and promotional campaigns.
• Maintenance and Upkeep: Regularly inspect and maintain displays to ensure they remain in good condition, making adjustments as needed to keep the visual presentation fresh and appealing.
• Sales Analysis: Use sales data, insights, and trends to guide display and product placement decisions.
• POS Management: Order relevant point-of-sale materials for stores and ensure stores execute according to guidelines.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the Brand Manager, including pictures of in-store executions, to track the progress and effectiveness of visual merchandising efforts.

Qualifications

Essential

• Matric
• Degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field 

Experience

Essential

• 3+ years of experience working in visual merchandising or related fields.